Tahu Tauco Cabe Merah
Description:
Experience the vibrant flavors of Tahu Tauco Cabe Merah, a delightful Indonesian dish where soft tofu is complemented by a rich and savory tauco sauce, balanced by the heat of red and green chilies. Perfect as a side dish or a main vegetarian delight, this recipe brings together fresh ingredients for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Silken tofu (tahu sutra) | 1 block |
| Sweet tauco | 4 tablespoons |
| Green onions (bawang daun) | 2 stalks |
| Large green chilies | 2 pieces |
| Red chilies | 4 pieces |
| Shallots (bawang merah) | 8 pieces |
| Garlic (bawang putih) | 4 cloves |
| Red bird’s eye chilies (cabe rawit merah) | 5 pieces |
| Additional red chilies | 5 pieces |
| Onion (bawang bombay) | 1/2 piece |
| Salt | To taste |
| Seasoning (penyedap) | To taste |
| Granulated sugar | To taste |
| Water | As needed |
| Cooking oil | For frying |
Instructions
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Prepare the Tofu: Rinse the silken tofu, cut it into cubes, and fry until golden brown. Set aside to drain excess oil.
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Chili Preparation: Slice the red chilies and green chilies in half or to your liking.
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Sauté the Aromatics: In a pan, heat oil and sauté the sliced shallots, garlic, and bird’s eye chilies until fragrant.
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Add Tauco: Stir in the sweet tauco and mix well. Add a splash of water to combine the flavors.
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Combine Tofu and Chilies: Gently fold in the fried tofu, cooking until the tofu absorbs the flavors. Then, add the halved red and green chilies.
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Final Seasoning: Mix in the sliced green onions and season with salt, seasoning, and sugar to taste.
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Serve: Once everything is well combined and heated through, serve your Tahu Tauco Cabe Merah hot, enjoying it with steamed rice or as part of a larger spread.
This recipe captures the essence of Indonesian home cooking, blending textures and flavors for a truly delicious dish. Enjoy this ultimate comfort food experience!
